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Greetings Film Fiends and welcome to John Doe's Film Blog. 30 years of dedicated celluloid obsession has meant that I have seen a few films. Drawing attention to some of the lesser discussed gems that I love. Cult classics, obscure curios and quality genre pictures. This blogs purpose is to translate some of my passion for these films and with luck, inspire you the reader to go check em out.

Trailer of the Moment: David Cronenberg’s A Dangerous Method

The Macabre Psychology of Lust?

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Michael Fassbender as Carl Jung



Is there anyone better to bring the complex genesis of psychoanalysis to the screen than David Cronenberg? (Videodrome, Eastern Promises, A History of Violence)

Let the catharsis begin, it has been nearly a year since John Doe first reported on the flesh for fantasy Director’s next foray into psycho-sexual intensity titled A Dangerous Method. Last week the trailer premiered online and enticed enough to warrant its very own post.

Starring Viggo Mortensen (A History of Violence) as Sigmund Freud, Michael Fassbender (Inglorious Basterds) as Carl Yung and co starring Keira Knightley (Never Let Me Go) and Vincent Cassell (Eastern Promises), the film begins on the eve of WWI dramatizing the clashing methodologies between the professional pioneers of human psychological analysis.

In real life the erotic id and superego collided with multi tiered, transcendental interpretation over a 6 year collaboration of the mind. The breakthroughs of an aging cocaine ravaged Freud expanded upon by the younger more spiritual Jung. (Simplified version)

The trailer shows hints of these biographical details but seems most intent on proving itself to be, “A film by David Cronenberg”. Kinky manipulative mind games in a rich period setting with the specter of technology and the examination of cultural taboos push moral barometers.

Viggo seems to be well cast as the Oedipus demon wrestling, sex is the primary motivator icon of headshrinkers. Fassbender appears focused on Jung’s own issues...This pair may have been able to even help the Brundle fly work through his suicidal tendencies.

As their patients the British Natalie Portman wants a jolly good spanking. The only flaw appears to be the viewers tolerance for the withdrawn doe eyed perversion of Keira Knightely.

Footage of that looney eyed Frenchman Vincent Cassell jumping the help indicates a little couch time wouldn’t be a bad thing. Either way consider JD scheduling an appointment with the Freud-dude once a release date is announced.


Trailer for A Dangerous Method
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John Doe Reports - David Cronenberg's Latest Projects.

Viggo Mortensen as Freud in David Cronenberg’s "A Dangerous Method" and the Director’s Next Assignment.


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David Cronenberg examining darkness through a lens on the set of A History of Violence.


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John Doe Reports - Let The Right One In Director Begins to Tinker, Tailor.

Casting announced for Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy.


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The novel Tinker, Tailor Soldier, Spy

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Wax on, F*ck Off – John Doe’s Karate Kid Trailer of the Moment

The Fickle Stage of Celebrity Exposed.
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Ralph Macchio is not the Sensei, he is a very naughty boy.

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John Doe’s Trailer of the Moment: Alejandro Amenabar’s Agora

Agora


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Official Poster for Agora

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John Doe's Trailer of the Moment: Black Dynamite Trailer

Black Dynamite will strike fear into Jive Ass Honkys Everywhere


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Black Dynamite Poster

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“The Informers” of Bret Easton Ellis go “Less Than Zero” into “Lunar Park”

Bret Easton Ellis' Cinematic Triage Terror

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Bret easton Ellis the face of an Intellectual Sociopath?

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The Good, the Bad, The Weird Trailer

The Glorious Oriental Western trend continues...


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The Good The Bad The Weird

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Frank Miller’s The Spirit – Teaser Trailer

Frank Miller becomes a Celluloid Artist.

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The Spirit Teaser Poster

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Akira 2009

Akira is one of my favourite films of all time. Released in 1988, it’s an achievement not just in Japanese animation of it’s time, but continues to demonstrate a quality of animation that equals that of modern cartoon animation.


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Supanova 2008 - A Preview

Supanova Nirvana Returns.


Hands on and completely interactive, this year “Supanova” returns to Australia with a cavalcade of familiar faces that have John Doe ready to attack the nearest clone if it sped up the events arrival.
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Coming Soon: March 2008 Australian Cinema Releases

Australian Cinema Releases: March 2008

As usual this is not a comprehensive list of all the films released in Aussie Cinemas this month. Instead it’s a compilation of big screen arrivals that have an element of interest for John Doe.
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March 2008 - DVD Releases Coming Soon

Australian DVD releases for March 2008

Disclaimer: John doe used to do a regular coming soon section each month specifically geared towards Australian audiences. Over the last few months an increased external work load has taken its toll but now in an effort to get back on track here is the return of the JDM Coming Soon section.
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No Country for Old Men (2007) - Trailer Included

Dusty Noir Enlightenment

Coming Soon: To be released on January 24th 2008
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The Lookout (2007) - Trailer Included

The Heist of Life


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No Australian Release date at the time of writing this review
Writer/Director: Scott Frank
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Australian Cinema Releases - November 2007

Australian Cinema Releases - 2007


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Poster for David Lynch's Latest

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Australian DVD Releases - November 2007

Region 4 DVD Releases - November 2007

Going through the scheduled DVD releases this month in Oz it appears that TV shows old and new dominate the attractions. As always this list is not complete, included are just the titles that tempt John Doe. Hope you see something you like.
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Dragon Wars aka D-Wars (2007) – Trailer Included

Winged Serpents in a cultural conflict

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John Doe meets the Director of Dragon Wars plus a few hotties

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Brian De Palma talks Redacted

Brian De Palma explains the aim of Redacted

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Brian de Palma engineers his latest odyssey

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Quentin Tarantino’s DeathProof (2007) – Trailer Included

A high powered box office death machine?

John Doe’s trip to the U.S of A was filled with visits to cinematic landmarks and the odd historical monument but the greatest pleasure derived from the journey was access to DVD’s currently unavailable in Australia. Due for a bigscreen release in Oz on November 1st JD was lucky enough to grab the 2 disc unrated Special Edition of Mr Tarantino’s latest schlock celluloid salute.
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